
The Zonta Club of Isabela, Philippines, marked Day 11 of the 16 Days of Activism with a large-scale community initiative in Santiago City, partnering with the Rotary Club of Santiago City, and a strong coalition of allies, including the City Government of Santiago, Southern Isabela Medical Center (SIMC), the Golden Z Club of Northeastern College, Rotaract, and Xentro Mall for a full-day legal and medical symposium and outreach event.
The program featured expert legal and medical forums on major issues affecting women and youth, including an overview of the Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act by Zonta Club of Isabela President Jennifer S. Loveria and a discussion on the Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act by Retired Judge Lornabeth Ucol. Medical specialists from the Southern Isabela Medical Center addressed the causes and impacts of teenage pregnancy, offering insights to help protect and empower young women.
City Councilors Russel Ponce and Dr. Carlo De Luna delivered welcome messages, reinforcing legislative support for community-based advocacy. The event also included a siopao-making demonstration and the distribution of livelihood kits to 50 beneficiaries, equipping women with practical skills and tools to pursue economic independence.
